Residents of Peoria, get ready to voice your opinions as the city has announced a public hearing to discuss potentially higher fees for broadband fiber installations and microtrenching operations. The hearing, scheduled for August 5, 2025, at 6 p.m., provides a platform for community members to weigh in on the proposed changes.
According to the City of Peoria's announcement, written details supporting the new fee structure are viewable online, and hard copies can be examined at the City Clerk’s Office. Peoria City Council is asking all interested parties, be they individuals or business owners who stand to be impacted, to attend and give comment at the upcoming meeting in the City Council Chambers. Located within the Peoria Municipal Office Complex, the chambers at 8401 West Monroe Street will open their doors for the significant dialogue that concerns everyone connected to the city's broadband utilities.
For those looking to brush up on the details before attending the hearing, the proposed changes can be found in the "View Proposed Broadband Fiber and Microtrenching Fee Change Modification Report (PDF)" linked on the City of Peoria’s official notice page.
